University of Dubuque

What are the graduation rates for students at University of Dubuque?

The University of Dubuque's reported four-year graduation rate is 30%, while its six-year rate is 40%. These figures describe the share of a defined entering cohort that completed within each time period; they do not predict when any particular student will graduate.

The reported first-year retention rate is 77%, meaning that roughly three-quarters of the measured first-time cohort returned for a second year. Graduation-rate measures generally focus on first-time, full-time entrants and therefore do not describe all transfer, part-time, or returning adult students. Prospective students should consider these outcomes alongside the course sequence for their intended major, especially if a program has limited-entry classes or required clinical or flight experiences.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of Dubuque?

Program-level College Scorecard figures report median earnings about one year after completion for qualifying former University of Dubuque students. They are observations for measured groups, not salary promises or earnings estimates for every graduate.

Examples include $56,828 for the reported nursing field, $41,490 for air transportation, and $41,218 for business administration. The reported figure for teacher education focused on specific grade levels and methods is $35,790. These figures should not be compared as if they capture the same jobs, locations, or stages of professional preparation.

College Scorecard program earnings generally reflect federally aided completers with qualifying earnings records who were not enrolled during the measurement period. Small cohorts and privacy rules can limit what is reported. A one-year measure also misses later raises, graduate study, benefits, debt payments, and differences in local living costs. It is most useful as one piece of evidence alongside a program's price, completion outcomes, and relevant licensure requirements.